Tags: SIM registration

Nigerians Criticize NIMC’s Decision On BVN-Generated NIN

The announcement by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) that the NIN generated by the BVN can only be used after it has been updated at the NIMC enrolment centre has received huge criticism by Nigerians. This new order by the commission means that people who have NIN generated BVN due to its record harmonization…

FG Directs Telecos To Disconnect All SIMS Not Connected To NIN By Dec 30

The Federal government has directed all telecommunication operators in the country to disconnect every SIM card not registered with the National Identity Number (NIN) by December 30th. This follows an earlier directive given by the Minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Ali Pantami on the suspension of new SIM registration by network operators. This…